Governor Signs $40 Million Special Education Funding Bill into Law
After reaching a compromise with legislators earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont today signed into law an additional $40 million in special education funding for this fiscal year.
Educator Voice in Teacher Certification Updates
Teacher certification in Connecticut hasn’t seen major changes since the 1990s, but that’s going to change soon. Jennifer Rodriguez and Elsa Batista are Newington teachers who are sitting on the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board, and in the latest episode of CEA’s podcast they talk about the work of the Board and the importance of educators’ voice in updating the certification standards.
Elected Officials Amplify Educators’ Call to Support and Fund Public Schools
Teachers, parents, and community members across Connecticut wore Red for Ed yesterday during the Champions for Public Education Day of Action, and many elected officials joined them—drawing attention to the resources and funding schools need to support students.
Red Is the Color of the Day
Protect our kids. That’s the message thousands of teachers, parents, community members, elected officials, and others are sending across Connecticut today during CEA’s Champions for Public Education Day of Action, part of a national movement to support public schools.
Governor’s Plan to Veto Special Ed Funding Shortchanges Students
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he plans to veto $40 million in special education funding approved by the legislature last week.
Congressman Larson, Advocates Call Out Plan to Decimate Social Security
CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey today stood with Congressman John Larson and other workers, retirees, and advocates from across Connecticut to call out the reported plan to gut the Social Security Administration.
CEA Members and Staff Urge Legislators to Treat Teachers Fairly and Pass Just Cause
In this politically charged atmosphere teachers on both sides of the aisle may wish to exercise their First Amendment rights and comment publicly on matters of public concern, but the lack of just cause and binding arbitration in state teacher termination statutes means that teachers can put their jobs at risk when they speak out.
Legislators Listen to Teachers, Approve $40 Million in Additional Special Ed Funding
Legislators are hearing loud and clear from teachers, parents, and town officials that more must be done to support special education and they responded this week by approving an additional $40 million in funding for special education for this fiscal year.
Join the Champions for Public Education Day of Action on March 4
Show your support for public education on Tuesday, March 4, by wearing red to draw attention to the urgent need for investments in education.
The Real Deal: What Federal Funding Cuts Would Look Like
Educators, lawmakers, parents, and local leaders gather for a candid conversation about what threats to federal funding would mean for Connecticut schools.